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𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞: 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 $𝟐.𝟓 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬 Veterans are more likely than the civilian population to carry debt with nearly three quarters (66.7%) of military and veteran families carrying current debt. This Veterans Day, hundreds of military veterans will see much-needed relief as part of a pivotal patriotic movement launched by veteran-owned global apparel and footwear brand Born Primitive . Born Primitive paid off $2.5 million in medical debt for veterans across the country, with a goal to reach $5 million by Veterans Day. The company will initially stake $2.5 million to wipe away medical debt for veterans but will further feed the initiative by pledging all sales proceeds from their website (www.bornprimitive.com) for a 96-hour period which will commence on Friday, November 8th and end on Veterans Day (November 11th), in order to reach the $5 million goal. As part of this campaign, Born Primitive has just launched two limited edition shoes of their training shoe, the Savage 1. Each limited-edition shoe design pays tribute to enduring icons of American freedom, which were born during the American Revolution: • The Savage 1 Betsy Ross Edition sources its design inspiration from the early incarnation of the American flag, emblazoned with red stripes and a circular star pattern. • The Savage 1 Don’t Tread On Me Edition is reminiscent of the coiled rattlesnake symbol paired with the “Don’t Tread On Me” statement that was created by Brigadier General Christopher Gadsden then defiantly unfurled on the mast of the USS Alfred during the American Revolution. With every sale made on their website, Born Primitive will allocate 100% of profits towards the $5 million veteran debt relief target now through Veterans Day (November 11). Buyers can shop the cause at www.bornprimitive.com Born Primitive is partnering with ForgiveCo to execute this debt payoff initiative. No applications are needed and veterans selected for relief will be notified through ForgiveCo's random acts of kindness model. “Financial distress is a major contributing factor towards veteran suicide, which is something that plagues our Veteran community. No one deliberately plans to incur medical bill debt, but it can absolutely crush a family and add to the burden they are already carrying, “says Bear Handlon, co-founder/CEO of Born Primitive and former Navy SEAL Lieutenant. “We wanted to leverage our platform here at Born Primitive to help those who raised their hand and took an oath to defend our country. The raw, unapologetic patriotism embodied in our Freedom Capsule was our way of bringing attention to this cause in order to help reach our $5M goal.”

Team AmeriVet, Jeb Burton, and Luxedo Immersive Experiences team up for Cup Series racing in Phoenix. Statesville, NC- Team AmeriVet is thrilled to announce its return to the NASCAR Cup Series for the final race of the 2024 season. Jeb Burton joins the team with partnership from Luxedo Immersive Experiences. The race will mark the second event of the season for Team AmeriVet after competing at the Coca Cola 600 in May. The effort will be supported by new partner Luxedo. This partnership showcases Luxedo’s revolutionary cloud-based technology, designed to effortlessly create immersive experiences. With applications across sports, retail, hospitality, and entertainment, Luxedo creates bold, immersive experiences that help brands captivate their audience and leave a lasting impression. The race marks a return to the Cup Series for driver Jeb Burton. The Halifax VA native has 35 Cup series starts with the last start coming in 2019. Burton talks about the opportunity to wind down the 2025 season. “We had a good year with the Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport #27. We battled a lot of bad luck but showed speed at many different racetracks. I’m excited to get behind the wheel of a Next Gen car and learn with the Team AmeriVet crew. Super grateful to Luxedo and my friends at AO Smith for their support and helping to make this a reality. I hope to take some of my great partners to the Cup Series level for some more races in 2025.” Team AmeriVet Owner Becky Auchmoody echoes the excitement "It’s amazing how life comes full circle. At my first NASCAR race, I met Jeb’s father, Ward, as a guest of Caterpillar, where my late mother-in-law worked. Now, teaming up with Jeb and Luxedo for this season’s final race feels especially meaningful as we honor our nation’s heroes. Racing on both Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day weekends allows us to recognize the service and sacrifice of those who protect our freedom. We’re excited for what the future holds for this partnership.” For more Information on Team AmeriVet contact Luke Auchmoody at [email protected] Luxedo A. O. Smith Corporation ForgiveCo #50vetsaweek #nascar

🏈 The Pittsburgh Steelers have now won their 6th game!!! 🙌 🪖That means 600k of debt has been wiped out for our Veterans in Western PA. 🇺🇸 🎖️Pittsburgh Steelers VEBT Relief powered by Verizon🎖️ #herewego #sportsbiz #causemarketing #goodwillplatform #community #brandloyalty #fansforlife

The Pittsburgh Steelers have now won their 6th game!!! That means 600k of debt has been wiped out for our Vets in Western PA. Pittsburgh Steelers VEBT Relief powered by Verizon!!! #herewego #sportsbiz #causemarketing #goodwillplatform #community #brandloyalty #fansforlife

This is easily the most rewarding initiative I've been a part of. Through a partnership with ForgiveCo, Experian relieved $10 million of credit debt from over 5,000 Latino individuals and families. It was brought to life in the Latin Billboard Awards on NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises with musical artist Prince Royce. https://lnkd.in/gTnqEw45

Thank you to Erik Banks Antico and Rebecca Auchmoody from Team AmeriVet for speaking with me for this article this week! https://lnkd.in/gEdgPQwq

Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc., announced it has helped to relieve $1 million in medical debt for more than 300 veterans, through a partnership with ForgiveCo, a public benefit corporation that purchases large debt portfolios at a fraction of the original cost. Pacific Premier’s partnership with ForgiveCo represents a one-time initiative to eliminate the debt of 322 veterans who, on average, hold $3,105 in medical debt. “Pacific Premier is excited to partner with ForgiveCo to support men and women who have served our country,” says Sherri Scott of Pacific Premier Bank. “Through ForgiveCo’s debt forgiveness program, we are able to help veterans pay off substantial portions of medical debt to help improve their financial health.” Read the full story at https://bit.ly/3AkX9ga.

Sharing the latest interview with Erik Antico, from ForgiveCo who is partnering with Team AmeriVet for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series to launch the groundbreaking "50 Vets a Week" program! Together, we're addressing the financial burdens veterans face by relieving the debt of 50 veterans every week throughout the NASCAR season. Through this partnership, we’re delivering real relief where it matters most—helping veterans and their families tackle everything from medical bills to credit card debt. This is more than racing. It's about making a lasting impact for those who’ve served our country. For more details and to support the mission, visit 👉 50VetsaWeek.com #ForgiveCo #TeamAmeriVet #SupportOurVets #DebtRelief #NASCAR #50VetsaWeek #Veterans https://lnkd.in/gUMPbtPZ

𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐂𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 $𝟏 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬 Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PPBI) (the “Company” or “Pacific Premier”) announced it has helped to relieve $1 million in medical debt for more than 300 veterans, through a partnership with ForgiveCo, a public benefit corporation that purchases large debt portfolios at a fraction of the original cost. Pacific Premier Bank's partnership with ForgiveCo represents a one-time initiative to eliminate the debt of 322 veterans who, on average, hold $3,105 in medical debt. Through ForgiveCo’s vast industry knowledge, the organization purchases large debt portfolios for pennies on the dollar, creating up to a 50x impact. The service is completely free to the debt relief recipient. In addition to debt relief, ForgiveCo ensures derogatory marks are removed from the beneficiary’s credit report. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Pacific Premier Bank has been dedicated to serving and uplifting its communities from the very beginning. “Pacific Premier is excited to partner with ForgiveCo to support men and women who have served our country,” says Sherri Vaughan Scott of Pacific Premier Bank. “Through ForgiveCo’s debt forgiveness program, we are able to help veterans pay off substantial portions of medical debt to help improve their financial health.” "ForgiveCo is honored to work alongside Pacific Premier Bank to deliver meaningful relief to veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country," said Craig Antico, CEO of ForgiveCo. "By eliminating $1 million in medical debt, we’re not just alleviating a financial burden—we’re restoring peace of mind and opening new doors of opportunity for these heroes and their families." In addition to Pacific Premier’s grant, the Bank will provide veteran beneficiaries complimentary financial well-being resources and counseling through its partnership with GreenPath Financial Wellness.

Thomas R. Bellingham Jr. that's right! With the Pittsburgh Steelers securing their 5th win of the season, we’re excited to announce that we've now eliminated $500,000 in debt for veterans in Western Pennsylvania. Every win brings us one step closer to making a lasting impact for those who have served, and we’re just getting started! Thank you Pittsburgh Steelers VEBT Relief powered by Verizon! cc: Ryan Huzjak, A.J. Poole, Amy Siebenkittel, Andrew Brady, Jennifer Fields, Donna Latsko, Andy Choi, Jeff Kew #CauseMarketing #Impact #SalutetoService #NFL #Brand #SportsBiz #Goodwill #Leaders #MilitaryAppreciation